Pangea Insurance Stand Opened
On Friday night, the Pangea Stand was officially opened by Matt Le Tiss & Levi Colwill in front of a crowd of 655 at the Mortgage Decisions Stadium. Boatmen scored 3 excellent goals in the first half through Dan Fitchett, Byron Mason & Max Bustamante against the Southampton FC U18's who came strong late in the second half to grab the win. It was a great night, entertaining football, sunshine and lots of smiles.
Fixtures Released
We start the 2024/25 season with an away game at Swindon Supermarine on Saturday 10 August. Quickly followed by the Southampton Derby on Tuesday 13 August v AFC Totton at the Mortgage Decisions Stadium. The full fixture list can be viewed here.
Friendlies
Tuesday 23 July 7:45pm - Away - Dorking Wanderers
Friday 26 July 7:30pm - Home - Hemel Hempstead Town
Tuesday 30 July 7:45pm - Home - Shaftesbury
Friday 2 August 7:45pm - Home - Bashley
Player Signings
Paul Doswell has been busy building his squad ahead of the new season. Here's a summary of the existing and new players signed with the Boatmen thus far : Re-signed : Byron Mason, Dan Mason, Marv McLean, Dan Miller, Lee Wort, Jake Flannigan, Jake Hesketh, Owen Roundell, Billy Stedman. New signings : Ross Worner (Goalkeeper), has worked with Dos before at Sutton & Havant, a huge signing for the club. Charlie Gunson (Midfielder), helped Salisbury get promotion last season, a dynamic player in the middle of the pitch. Max Bustamante (Forward), a young exciting striker. Dan Fitchett (Forward), a big fans favourite at Salisbury, highly experienced at this level and higher, worked with Dos at Sutton. Frankie Monk (Winger) a highly rated quick and tricky wideman. Benny Read (Right back) joins us from Totton, a classy full back. Harry Taylor (Defensive Midfielder/Centre Back) a one time pro with Charlton, who has most recently been playing in Canada. Abdul Osman (Midfield) brings huge experience and quality from his professional days at Northampton, Crewe & Partick Thistle
Project 5000
Sholing FC in association with Peter Cooper Motor Group have launched a ground-breaking Season Ticket initiative, allowing a family of 4 to watch Sholing home league games for just £10! All U19's receive FREE admission with a Project 5000 season ticket and individual adults can watch league games for just £5 a match. For full details and how to get and activate your Sholing FC Project 5000 season ticket, click this link and watch the video below
Levi Colwill joins Sholing !
Chelsea and England star, Levi Colwill, has joined Sholing as an Associate Director! The Southampton born and raised professional is no stranger to the Boatmen, having watched us and his uncles, Bryon, Dan & Barry, for many years, but has taken a step further to support the club and the local community. Levi is personally backing a host of initiatives to improve grass roots football in the city in conjunction with Sholing FC
Matt Le Tissier joins the Boatmen !
Saints legend Matt Le Tissier has agreed to become the community ambassador for Sholing FC and join us as an associate director! This huge news comes on the back of launching our Project 5000 season ticket, something that greatly impressed Le Tiss, backing our push to make Non League football more affordable to all. Watch the videos below for more details from the greatest player to have put on a Southampton shirt.